Atty. James Lin

Atty. James Lin

James Lin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation. James has been licensed for 23 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About James Lin at a glance

James Lin is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2003), New Jersey (2013), New York (2016), and California US District Court, Northern, Central, Eastern Districts of California registered to pract (2016). Educated at Fordham University School of Law J.D. (—). Active member of The Missouri Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Lin is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation
  • James has been licensed for 23 years
  • James practices in San Francisco, CA

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James Lin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Lin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James Lin's law office located?
James Lin's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lin handle?
James Lin focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Lin practiced law?
James Lin has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
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Education

Fordham University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2003
New Jersey
Admitted: 2013
New York
Admitted: 2016
California US District Court, Northern, Central, Eastern Districts of California registered to pract
Admitted: 2016

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